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Question by Confused: Legitimate Acting AGENCIES?
I’m 17 years old, a senior in high school and I know this sounds so cliche, but I would LOVE to become an Actress. I love movies and I love to act. I’m going to go to Columbia University when I graduate to pursue my career in screen writing. But what I’d really love to do is act. Any suggestions or references for legitimate acting agencies? I don’t want to get scammed so please don’t refer me to “John Casablancas”, “Barbizon” or “John Robert Powers”.

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Answer by Maureen S
A “legitimate” Agency will not ask for a hefty fee up front. It will be a small fee with a percentage of every job they get you, going to that Agency.

Also beware of an AGency that want you to use their photographer for head shots. Find your own photographer, by thoroughly investigating, and they also will be reasonable in the amount they charge you.

You will have to have to have a head shot to enter any Agency door, so that should be the first thing you should do.

Thoroughly investigate every detail. This includes making sure there is a contract, with no hidden costs. If they do not ask for a contract, that spells trouble also.

Good luck.

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